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an addition to the Constitution
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amendment
an addition to the Constitution
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an organization of people with a common purpose and having a
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association
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association
an organization of people with a common purpose and having a formal
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a violation of the rights of others
injustice
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injustice
a violation of the rights of others
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a bad or unfortunate situation
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plight
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plight
a bad or unfortunate situation
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the right to vote
suffrage
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suffrage
the right to vote
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This famous nickname was given to American troops in World War I. It was derived from a
less well-known nickname for Union soldiers in the Civil War who sometimes enlisted to
receive a cash bonus.
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Doughboys
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Doughboys
This famous nickname was given to American troops in World War I. It was derived from a less well-known nickname for Union soldiers in the Civil War who sometimes enlisted to receive a
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Most World War I armies used this defensive tactic in response to lethal improvements in
weapons. Soldiers dug elaborate and relatively static trench lines to keep out of the line of fire
most of the time. Living conditions in these trenches, however, were extremely difficult.
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trench warfare
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trench warfare
Most World War I armies used this defensive tactic in response to lethal improvements in
weapons. Soldiers dug elaborate and relatively static trench lines to keep out of the line of fire
most of the time. Living conditions in these trenches, however, were extremely difficult.
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a mass movement of bank depositors to withdraw their
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bank run
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bank run
a mass movement of bank depositors to withdraw their funds
from a bank
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An investor uses this type of bank loan to buy stock. If the bank “calls in” the loan, the investor must repay the loan in cash.
The investor could be forced to sell stocks already falling in value.
margin loan
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margin loan
An investor uses this type of bank loan to buy stock. If the bank “calls in” the loan, the investor must repay the loan in cash.
The investor could be forced to sell stocks already falling in value.
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an individual who purchases a share of stock in a company
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shareholder
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shareholder
an individual who purchases a share of stock in a company
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a fractional portion of a company sold to investors to raise capital for a company
share of stock
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share of stock
a fractional portion of a company sold to investors to raise capital for a company
a place where investors buy and sell shares of stock
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stock market
a place where investors buy and sell shares of stock
This occurs when a bank is unable to return depositors’
money and meet its financial obligations to investors and
creditors.
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bank failure
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bank failure
This occurs when a bank is unable to return depositors’ money and meet its financial
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During this period in the 1930s, drought conditions and environmentally short-sighted farming practices resulted in a
massive loss of dry topsoil and the destruction of farms across the central
United States.
Dust Bowl
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Dust Bowl
During this period in the 1930s, drought conditions and environmentally short-sighted farming practices resulted in a
massive loss of dry topsoil and the destruction of farms across the central
United States.
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a period of intense economic slowdown and unemployment in
the United States during the 1930s
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Great Depression
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Great Depression
a period of intense economic slowdown and unemployment in
the United States during the 1930s
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a substantial loss in value of the stocks traded in
October 1929
stock market crash
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stock market crash
a substantial loss in value of the stocks traded in
October 1929
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temporary suspension of hostilities between opponents; truce
armistice
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armistice
temporary suspension of hostilities between opponents; truce
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a society in which people purchase goods for
pleasure instead of need
consumer society
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consumer society
a society in which people purchase goods for pleasure
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one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a
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entrepreneur
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entrepreneur
one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or
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a product of the imagination; a device, contrivance, or process
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invention
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invention
a product of the imagination; a device, contrivance, or process originated after
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the practical application of knowledge, especially in a
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technology
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the values and norms of a particular group of people
culture
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culture
the values and norms of a particular group of people
period of unprecedented success or achievement
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Golden Age
period of unprecedented success or achievement
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time outside of work for relaxing and pursuing
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leisure
time outside of work for relaxing and pursuing enjoyable activities
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During this period of great prosperity in America during the
1920s, economic success included an interest in the arts,
music, and athletics.
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Roaring ’20s
During this period of great prosperity in America during the 1920s, economic success included an
interest in the arts, music, and athletics.
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Leaders during this period at the beginning of the twentieth century sought to reform American business and
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Progressivism
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Progressivism
Leaders during this period at the beginning of the twentieth century sought to reform
American business and government.
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to change for the better
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reform
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reform
to change for the better
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Teddy Roosevelt led this cavalry regiment in the Spanish-
American War.
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Rough Riders
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Teddy Roosevelt led this cavalry regiment in the Spanish-American War.
These large business organizations often monopolized
one form of goods or services (for example, steel).
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trust
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These large business organizations often monopolized one form of goods
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trust
This is a belief that the United States is far enough away from
Europe that European powers are not a direct threat, and the United States should stay out of European
affairs.
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isolationism
This is a belief that the United States is far enough away from Europe that European powers
are not a direct threat, and the United States should stay out of European affairs.
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the policy of a country that chooses to stay out of war by not favoring one side over another
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neutrality
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neutrality
the policy of a country that chooses to stay out of war by not favoring one
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something people accept as true, without tangible proof or
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assumption
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assumption
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something people accept as true, without tangible proof or evidence
freedoms all citizens in a free nation are entitled to possess
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civil liberties
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civil liberties
freedoms all citizens in a free nation are entitled to possess
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After World War I, this council of nations was established to negotiate differences between
countries and to prevent future wars.
League of Nations
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League of Nations
After World War I, this council of nations was established to negotiate differences
between countries and to prevent future wars.
person who favors reforming theexisting system
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progressive
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progressive
person who favors reforming theexisting system
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belief that some races of people are superior or inferior to others
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racism
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racism
belief that some races of people are superior or inferior to others
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to forcefully isolate one or more groups of people
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segregation
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segregation
to forcefully isolate one or more groups of people
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